Hawaii International Film Festival is the largest festival of emerging Asian and Pacific films in the U.S. and screens films from over 45 countries.

The Hawaii Symphony Orchestra is the oldest orchestra west of the Rocky Mountains in the U.S., founded in 1900. It strives to bring great live musical performances to the community and be a representative for the entire state of Hawaii. Concerts are played at the Neal Blaisdell Center and Arena.

Traditional Hawaiian music is often played in Honolulu at the Hawaii Theatre, Neal Blaisdell Center and Arena, and the Waikiki Shell.